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Z-0390-2018Class II

Ingenuity Core, (Code 728321) Intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of...

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2017-11-10 / Terminated

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc began a recall of Ingenuity Core, (Code 728321) Intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Philips has identified that certain fasteners cannot be confirmed to have been torqued according to specification. If the fasteners were not torqued as specified and a failure occurs while the system is in use, the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0390-2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Ingenuity Core, (Code 728321) Intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
Philips has identified that certain fasteners cannot be confirmed to have been torqued according to specification. If the fasteners were not torqued as specified and a failure occurs while the system is in use, the parts secured by the fasteners may become loose, which may have a potential for harm.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
An Urgent - Field Safety Notice Medical Device Correction letter, dated November 1, 2017, was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected device, described the issue, and discussed the hazard involved. Users are to cease use immediately and contact their Philips Field Service Engineer, if any unusual noises are heard within the gantry, or if the patient support tabletop is in free float. Philips Field Service Engineers will correct the system by replacing the affected fasteners. If further info or support concerning this issue is needed, customers can contact their local Philips rep or the Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377.
Quantity in commerce
1
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, Argentina, China, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Turkey, and United Kingdom. 4 in US, (1 military), 14 foreign accounts
Product codes and lots
Code 728321, SN # 310094

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0390-2018
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0388-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0389-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0390-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0391-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated